Torsades de pointes

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• Synonyms

  • polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

• Causes

  • Prolonged QT interval

• Parents

  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • Electrocardiographic investigation

• Treatments

  • Magnesium sulfate

• Description

  • "Torsades de pointes= "twisting of the spikes" A feature of the ECG "